Focusing on the evolution of rock guitar techniques, this book delves into the historical progression and stylistic developments that have shaped the instrument's role in rock music. It examines influential guitarists and their contributions, providing insights into various playing styles, techniques, and the cultural impact of rock guitar. Ideal for musicians and enthusiasts alike, it offers both theoretical knowledge and practical advice to enhance playing skills and deepen understanding of rock guitar's legacy.
Set in a high-stakes corporate environment, the story follows a determined protagonist navigating the challenges of a new leadership role. As they grapple with office politics and the expectations of their team, themes of ambition, loyalty, and the struggle for power emerge. The narrative delves into the complexities of relationships in the workplace, highlighting both the personal and professional dilemmas faced by the characters. Tension builds as the protagonist must make critical decisions that could alter their career trajectory and impact those around them.
Time and again in recent decades, art world denizens have celebrated or mourned the demise and subsequent resurgence of painting. In the Power of Painting invites you to take a look at painting above and beyond the rather tiresome modernist myth of the end of painting. It proposes to consider the challenges and problems facing painters in the age of photography not as an omen of painting's eventual final exhaustion, but rather as a source of its lasting vitality. In the Power of Painting traces how six seminal postwar artists-Andy Warhol, Sigmar Polke, Gerhard Richter, Cy Twombly, Brice Marden, and Ross Bleckner-developed their signature approach to painting in response to the art form's perceived crisis. The six groups of works from the Daros collection impressively demonstrate how these painters re-wrote the rules of painting, from their initial experimenting to the canvases that heralded their maturity. A handsome and splendidly reproduced book, indispensable for all those looking for ways out of the restrictions and limitations of modernist and postmodernist approaches to art.
Through poetic stories and vivid recollections, the author invites readers on a journey across diverse and enchanting destinations visited since 1977. From the romantic streets of Florence to the iconic Greek Islands, and the vibrant cultures of Morocco and India, each narrative captures the essence of these places. The collection also includes thrilling safaris in Africa and explorations of Vietnam and Cambodia's stunning landscapes and historical sites. Accompanied by beautiful photographs, these tales celebrate the joy and wonder of travel.
The collection features a blend of poignant poems and narrative travel stories, reflecting on the complexities of love, loss, and longing. Through evocative language, the author shares personal experiences from exotic locations, including India, Morocco, and the Greek Islands, enhanced by stunning photographs. The writings reveal a deep appreciation for the sea and the tranquility found in nature, creating a vivid tapestry of emotions and cherished memories that resonate with the reader.
In "The Key to Corporate Success," Peter Fischer explores how corporate culture is crucial for adapting to rapid digitalization and technological change. He outlines seven steps for fostering a sustainable culture, emphasizing the role of employees in shaping a company's identity and ensuring its future readiness.
I never believed that I could have health problems. I didn't waste a single thought on it because I didn't have time to be sick. I always had to function, I always had to be there for others. I didn't feel the warning signs, I even ignored them until it was too late. When my doctor finally gave me the diagnosis - I have a burnout - and told me I absolutely had to get treatment, it was too late. I tell my journey into illness and back to a normal life in an exciting biography!
Since 2010 the Daros Collection shows groups of work of the collection within the permanent collection of the Foundation Beyeler. This publication has been published to honor this ongoing cooperation and also to mark the 20th anniversary of the Daros Collection. Over 60 color reproductions of the works and of the installation views give a retrospect to this successful cooperation. With an essay by Peter Fischer about Andy Warhol's early work.
Peter Fischer and his team have curated around 100 works for an exhibition and accompanying volume that explore the multifaceted symbolism of trees in art. From Berlinde De Bruyckere's massive, rag-wrapped stumps to Peter Doig's oil painting of a sparse forest with a Corbusier building, each piece presents the tree as a complex motif. These artworks invite contemplation on existence, revealing trees as symbols, mirrors, and projections of life and death. Unlike natural sciences and religion, art poses questions rather than providing answers, allowing for deeper exploration of humanity's relationship with nature. Robert Macfarlane notes that viewing the world from a tree can evoke a sense of liberation and safety, blending the identities of tree and man. As Fischer highlights, trees symbolize imaginary and actual worlds, often speaking in fairy tales and shaping their environments. They serve as landmarks, bearing witness to history and hosting celebrations. This exhibition features artists such as Carlos Amorales, Louise Bourgeois, Anselm Kiefer, and many others, showcasing how trees can inspire clashes and connections between nature and culture. The exhibition took place at Zentrum Paul Klee Bern from October 17, 2015, to January 24, 2016.
